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Rahu (Rahu)
malefic • Air • Eunuch • Tamas
Insatiable hunger, illusion, material obsession, foreign influences
Overview
| Nature | malefic |
| Element | Air |
| Gender | Eunuch |
| Guna | Tamas |
| Caste | Shudra |
| Direction | Southwest |
| Day of Week | — |
| Color | Smoky/Dark |
| Season | Irregular |
| Chakra | — |
| Ayurvedic Dosha | Vata |
| Orbital Period | 18.6 years |
| Average Speed | -0.05° per day |
| Retrograde Cycle | Always retrograde |
Significations & Karakas
Natural Karaka For
IllusionMaterialismForeignTechnologySudden events
Significations
IllusionForeignTechnologyObsessionSudden events
Represents
MayaUnfulfilled desiresAmbitions
Dignity & Strength
Planetary Relationships
Ruled Zodiac Signs
Ruled Nakshatras
Body & Health
| Body Parts | Skin, Nerves, Subtle body |
| Common Ailments | Skin diseases, Cancer, Mysterious illnesses, Phobias, Addictions |
| Ayurvedic Dosha | Vata |
Gemstone & Remedies
| Gemstone | Hessonite |
| Alternative Gemstones | Spessartite Garnet |
| Wearing Day | Saturday |
| Wearing Finger | Middle finger |
| Minimum Carats | Min 5 carats |
| Metal | Silver/Panchdhatu |
Mantras & Sounds
| Beeja Mantra | Om Bhram Bhreem Bhroum Sah Rahave Namah |
| Gayatri Mantra | Om Naagadwajaaya... |
| Simple Mantra | Om Rahave Namaha |
| Mantra Count | 18000 in 40 days |
Mythology & Deity
| Deity | Kali |
| Associated Deities | Bhairava, Durga, Serpent deities |
Story
Severed head of demon, swallows Sun/Moon causing eclipses
Symbolism
Insatiable hunger, illusion, material obsession, foreign influences
Spiritual Lesson
Recognize material pursuit creates suffering, see through illusions
Traits & Nature
When Strong
Success abroadTech aptitudeMaterial prosperityFame
When Weak
AddictionsPhobiasDelusionsScandal
Suitable Vocations
TechnologyFilmPoliticsForeign tradeAviationResearch
Dasha Period
| Mahadasha Period | 18 years |
| Dasha Sequence Position | #5 |
Muhurta (Auspicious Timing)
Favorable
Foreign travelTechnologyResearchUnconventional
Unfavorable
MarriageSpiritual practicesTraditions